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Nissan Versa Flips On Pittsburgh Bridge After Botched Overtake Attempt

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/nissan-versa-flips-on-pittsburgh-bridge-after-botched-overtake-attempt/

Published: January 13, 2025 02:03

Fortunately, no other motorist was hit by the Nissan, and the driver doesn't seem to have sustained serious injuries

High Prices Push Americans To Smaller Cars After Years Of Bigger Is Better

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/new-car-buyers-are-forced-to-go-small-by-high-prices-and-interest-rates/

Published: January 13, 2025 00:24

An increasing number of new car buyers are opting for smaller and more economical models in the face of rising costs

How A Fake Hertz Customer Support Line Stole Over $600 From A Renter

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/renter-who-fell-behind-on-payments-got-scammed-by-fraudster-posing-as-hertz-employee/

Published: January 12, 2025 22:45

The renter provided Walmart gift card numbers to someone posing as Hertz support, using a fake number she found online

California Cracks Down On Fast E-Bikes Endangering Public Roads

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/california-cracks-down-on-electric-bikes-that-swarm-public-roads/

Published: January 12, 2025 21:06

New laws aim to un-blur the lines of what is and what isn't an e-bike, as authorities worry about public safety

2024’s Most Recalled Brands: Tesla Leads, But Ford Tops In-Person Repairs By Millions

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/3136777/

Published: January 12, 2025 19:27

While Tesla topped the charts for total vehicles recalled, only 0.8% required a dealership visit, compared to 99.99%, or 4.8 million, for Ford

The Top 100 Best-Selling Used Cars, Trucks And SUVs Of 2024

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/these-are-americas-most-popular-used-cars-in-2024/

Published: January 12, 2025 17:40

The Ford F-150 remains the undisputed king of used vehicles aged 1 to 5 years, but Chevy's Equinox manages to sneak into fourth place

No Fake Sounds, Just Science: How Lexus Made The LC’s V8 Sing Like An LFA

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/what-have-a-lexus-v8-and-your-expensive-headphones-got-in-common/

Published: January 12, 2025 16:10

Lexus employed consumer electronics tech in an effort to give its LC to give the coupe a flavor of the old LFA’s V10 soundtrack

I Flew To Germany To Conquer The Nurburgring; It Conquered Me Instead

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/i-flew-to-germany-to-conquer-the-nurburgring-it-conquered-me-instead/

Published: January 12, 2025 14:31

This is one of the most challenging circuits on Earth and after my first-hand experience, I now understand why

Mitsubishi Quit Sedans, So This Galant Got A Creative Facelift

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/mitsubishi-doesnt-make-sedans-anymore-but-someone-modernized-his-old-galant/

Published: January 12, 2025 12:43

This is the closest you’ll ever get to a tenth-generation Mitsubishi Galant

Prius Driver Cheats Death In Train Crash After Blowing Through Lowered Crossing Gates

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/train-smashes-toyota-prius-that-blasts-through-crossing-driver-walks-away/

Published: January 12, 2025 02:01

There are approximately 2,000 incidents and 200 fatalities at railway crossings in the US each year

What Do You Want To Know About The 2025 Rivian R1S?

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/what-do-you-want-to-know-about-the-2025-rivian-r1s/

Published: January 12, 2025 00:19

We're testing the updated version of Rivian's flagship SUV across the state of New York and taking your questions

1 In 5 New Car Buyers Took On $1,000+ Monthly Payments In Q4

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/1-in-5-new-car-buyers-took-on-1000-monthly-payments-in-q4/

Published: January 11, 2025 22:40

It's not just new car buyers making questionable decisions, as used car shoppers are taking out loans with an average APR of 11 percent

Which Brand Has The Most Overpriced Cars?

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/which-brand-has-the-most-overpriced-cars-for-what-they-offer/

Published: January 11, 2025 21:00

Cars are more expensive than ever, but which automaker is asking way more than they should?

$21,000 Off A Charger Daytona? Dodge Dealers Slashing EV’s Prices Big-Time

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/21000-off-a-charger-daytona-dodge-dealers-slashing-evs-prices-big-time/

Published: January 11, 2025 19:20

Unless you’re waiting for the combustion Charger or the sedan, now looks like a great time to buy a Daytona

Hertz Slashes Prices On Shelby Mustang Mach-E, Some With Just 3K Miles

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/hertz-cuts-prices-of-its-limited-shelby-mustang-mach-es-to-60000/

Published: January 11, 2025 17:40

The cheapest examples of the limited-edition Shelby Mustang Mach-E asked for over $65,000 last November with triple the mileage

Toyota GR86 Outsells Supra, Z4, BRZ, And Z Combined As 2024 Sports Car Sales Drop 14%

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/toyota-sold-more-gr86-than-supra-brz-and-z-combined-even-as-sports-car-sales-crash-nearly-20/

Published: January 11, 2025 16:00

A handful of cars gained ground in 2024, but overall registrations of coupes and convertibles fell versus 2023

2025 Mazda CX-30 G20 Touring LE Review: A Sharp Small SUV, But Is It Worth Your Money?

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/2025-mazda-cx-30-g20-touring-le-review-aging-gracefully-but-not-the-pick-of-the-bunch/

Published: January 11, 2025 14:18

The CX-30 isn't the most up-to-date model in its segment but remains a compelling option

Can’t Wait for The New Toyota Hilux? Give Your Old One A $2K Fortuner Face

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/old-toyota-hilux-looks-neat-with-a-fortuner-face-transplant/

Published: January 11, 2025 12:37

The Fortuner is the SUV counterpart to the Hilux, which explains their similar measurements and makes conversions like this possible

Biker Cheats Death Sliding Under Pickup Truck In Shocking 78 MPH Crash

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/biker-lucky-to-survive-after-sliding-under-pickup-in-78-mph-crash/

Published: January 11, 2025 01:39

Although the driver likely would have made the turn if she hadn't stopped, the rider was simply going too fast and couldn't avoid the accident

Is The Detroit Auto Show Dead?

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/is-the-detroit-auto-show-dead/

Published: January 11, 2025 00:49

News out of the Motor City was few and far between, raising questions about the future

Ram Boss Says Taking The Hemi V8 Away Was “Anti-American”

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/ram-boss-says-taking-the-hemi-v8-away-was-anti-american/

Published: January 11, 2025 00:01

Tim Kuniskis seems open to a Hemi-powered 1500, but there are bigger fish to fry

GM’s Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Factory Tester Escaped The Crusher And Sold For $60,000

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/gms-pontiac-firebird-trans-am-factory-tester-escaped-the-crusher-and-sold-for-60000/

Published: January 10, 2025 23:16

Now, years after it could've been crushed, the first Trans Am to feature an LS1, nicknamed Project Gold Rush, has found a new home

Nissan’s R32 EV Is The Coolest Form Of GT-R Blasphemy

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/nissans-r32-ev-is-the-coolest-form-of-blasphemy/

Published: January 10, 2025 22:30

Nissan has transformed a classic GT-R into a dual-motor EV sporting around 429 hp

Goodyear’s Smart Tires Aim To Prevent Crashes Before They Even Start

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/goodyears-high-tech-tires-are-making-aeb-systems-safer-in-rain-and-snow/

Published: January 10, 2025 21:45

Most vehicles' AEB systems are tuned for use on high-friction surfaces like dry roads and don't perform as well in slippery conditions, something that's mitigated by Goodyear's SightLine tire tech

Renault’s Updated Twingo Concept Hints At Next Year’s €20,000 EV

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/renaults-updated-twingo-concept-hints-at-next-years-e20000-ev/

Published: January 10, 2025 21:01

The revamped Twingo E-Tech concept features revised styling and a minimalist interior

Online Ads Promote Car Filters That Are Actually Illegal Gun Silencers

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/online-ads-promote-car-filters-that-are-actually-illegal-gun-silencers/

Published: January 10, 2025 20:15

While the ATF demands that every gun silencer must be registered, there are countless ads online for auto parts that can do the same job

2026 Mercedes S-Class Caught With Supersized Grille And Starry Lighting

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/2026-mercedes-s-class-spied-with-supersized-grille/

Published: January 10, 2025 19:45

The facelifted S-Class has been spied up close, sporting an evolutionary design

Watch A Rimac Nevera Almost Get Taken Out By A Reckless Driver

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/watch-a-rimac-nevera-almost-get-taken-out-by-a-reckless-driver/

Published: January 10, 2025 19:10

The Renault driver could have been left with an eyewateringly expensive bill to fix the Nevera

Renault 5 Wins European Car Of The Year; Ranger, Civic And ID. Buzz The American

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/renault-5-wins-european-car-of-the-year-ranger-civic-and-id-buzz-the-american/

Published: January 10, 2025 18:41

Retro-styled electric Renault 5 beat out the Dacia Duster, Alfa Junior Citroen C3, Cupra Terramar, Kia EV3 and Hyundai Inster to take the Euro prize

Hyundai’s New Ioniq 5 N DK Edition Proves EVs Can Shred Tires And Egos Alike

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/hyundai-teases-ioniq-5-n-drift-king-edition-for-tokyo/

Published: January 10, 2025 17:59

Hyundai's latest special edition EV has the signature of legendary drifter Keiichi Tsuchiya from Japan

BMW M3 CS Shows Why Power-to-Weight Ratio Matters Against Ioniq 5 N

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/bmw-m3-cs-shows-why-power-to-weight-ratio-matters-against-ioniq-5-n/

Published: January 10, 2025 16:54

Hyundai's hot EV is no match for a proper sports sedan like the BMW M3, partly thanks to physics

This $315 Tune Might Be The Best GR86 And BRZ Software Update You Can’t Have Yet

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/toyota-gr86-and-subaru-brz-gain-software-update-for-sharper-response/

Published: January 10, 2025 16:13

The Subaru Sport Drive e-Tune, along with Toyota’s equivalent product, is compatible with second-generation BRZ and GR86 models

Italdesign’s Quintessenza Is A Bonkers Pickup Coupe With More Horsepower Than An F1 Grid

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/italdesigns-quintessenza-is-like-a-subaru-brat-from-the-future-with-over-2000-hp/

Published: January 10, 2025 15:41

Italdesign's futuristic truck concept offers a cool 4-motor setup with up to an incredible 2,145 hp

Ford Mustang Is America’s Only Hope To Win A 2025 World Car Award

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/ford-mustang-is-americas-only-hope-to-win-a-2025-world-car-award/

Published: January 10, 2025 15:00

GM and Stellantis were shut out of contention, leaving the pony car to represent America

Is Toyota Secretly Testing The New MR2 With This Mid-Engine GR Yaris Prototype?

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/toyota-built-a-mid-engine-gr-yaris-prototype-could-hint-at-next-gen-mr2/

Published: January 10, 2025 14:16

The concept is fitted with a new turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that is currently under development

Xpeng’s $280,000 AeroHT Mothership Launches 2-Seater Drone From Its Boot

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/xpeng-brings-road-going-aeroht-land-aircraft-carrier-to-ces/

Published: January 10, 2025 13:40

Unfortunately for US flying enthusiasts, there's little chance of the AeroHT being sold locally

GM To Build Cadillac’s F1 Power Units In The US By The End Of The Decade

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/gm-to-build-cadillacs-f1-power-units-in-the-us-by-the-end-of-the-decade/

Published: January 10, 2025 13:03

The new power units will be built at a dedicated facility in Charlotte, North Carolina

Subaru WRX Finally Gets An STI Edition

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/subaru-wrx-finally-gets-an-sti-edition/

Published: January 10, 2025 12:22

The WRX STI S210 is the most powerful version of the current-generation model with 296 hp from the upgraded 2.4-liter boxer engine

Next-Gen Peugeot 208 Could Revive The Iconic GTI

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/next-gen-peugeot-208-could-revive-the-iconic-gti/

Published: January 10, 2025 11:49

Stellantis UK's managing director hinted at a properly engineered hot hatch version of the next 208

Nissan Dongfeng Z9 Pickup Launches In China, Could Get 435 HP Hybrid Version Down The Line

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/nissan-dongfeng-z9-pickup-launches-in-china-could-get-435-hp-hybrid-version-down-the-line/

Published: January 10, 2025 11:00

Non-hybridized versions of the pickup include a 258 hp 2.0-liter petrol four and a 190 hp 2.3-liter turbodiesel, and are available at launch

2026 Mazda 6e EV Debuts In Europe To Battle The Tesla Model 3

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/2026-mazda-6e-debuts-to-battle-the-tesla-model-3-in-europe/

Published: January 10, 2025 10:08

Rebranded version of China’s new EZ-6 comes with choice of two batteries and offers up to 345 miles of range